“Being nude reminds me of the good things in life.” – Kensunwalker
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
QUOTES
1/31/2017
“26 years ago my wife and I visited the Club Med on
Martinique. Our room was near the nude
beach and we walked past it going to and from our room. Although we are certified in scuba, Club Med
required a ‘check-out’ dive in order to participate. We went for the check-out our first full day
there. I did not have any problem and
passed. My wife had some ear equalizing
problems and had to stop the check-out.
This required her to go back the next morning. So I had the morning alone. While walking from my room to the beach I
stopped at the nude beach. I thought
that I would take a look. It really
seemed strange to see so many people all naked!
As I stood there for a moment I realized that I was the one standing out
in my suit. I hesitated and was about to
leave when I said to myself, ‘What the heck, go for it.’ So I took my suit off. It was strange to be standing on a public
beach, NAKED! The truly shocking part
was that no one looked twice! So I
grabbed a chair, spread out my towel and spent the morning reading. As it came time for my wife to return, I put
my suit on and went to meet her. I asked how the dive went and she said fine,
so we could sign up to go diving. She asked
me what I did for the morning. I
hesitated and somewhat embarrassed, told her.
I described the strangeness which dissolved into relaxation as the
morning passed. I described that there were all sorts of people, young and old,
fit and far from fit all relaxing on the beach.
She surprised me by saying, ‘I think I should try it out too.’ And that is where we spent the rest of our
week when not out diving. Since then we
have been to many resorts, some with nude areas and some where the resort was
all nude. We attend a club near us when
our schedules allow. It took some years
to be comfortable telling them, but now all our close friends know how little
we need to pack for vacation!” – Bob, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=45
“. . . we define a naturist as someone who likes to be
naked in social situations, but they also have a philosophy behind it. There are certain values of acceptance and
respect and taking care of the environment and so forth.” – Felicity, http://www.humanistexperience.com/podcast/episode4/transcript/
“I have been seen naked by my neighbors, a middle aged
couple and their teenage son who live on one side and a single man who lives on
the other side of my apartment many times, generally when I move my trash
outside my apartment to the basement.
Almost all the time when they have caught me naked, they have smiled and
moved on their way.” – Dforsgren, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=18971&page=1
“Those of us who involve ourselves in the legislative
process are constantly fighting off challenges to ban nudity at beaches, hiking
trails, or elsewhere. There are people
out there who would take away our rights in a heartbeat if we weren’t paying
constant attention. . . A vote against nudity is an easy vote for most
legislators regardless of its merits.
You have to frame your argument against a bill as against ‘individual
rights’ or against ‘mothers’ (as with breastfeeding bills). If you try to extol the virtues of nudity,
or the wholesomeness of the experience, you will lose every time because the
opposition will always bring up the ‘protect our children’ talking point and no
politician will ever vote against ‘the children.’ . . . Margaret Mead is said
to have written: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
people can change the world. Indeed, it
is the only thing that ever has.’” – Gary Mussell, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/naturists-seven-rules-of-political-engagement-unity-summit-florida/
“These fears [of social nudity] are really all inside
your own head. The nudists really don’t
care. The people you usually see naked
are almost all actors and models on TV and in advertising so we’ve been
brainwashed into thinking that’s what a naked person should look like. Naked people really look like everyone else
so I think the idea of accepting your body and other people’s bodies is really
healthy. Our society needs all kinds of
tolerance . . .” – Haskell Smith, http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33286120
Monday, January 30, 2017
QUOTES
1/30/2017
“[Swimsuits] . . . are unhygienic and unsanitary
[trapping] . . . detergents, perspiration, dirt, fecal matter and bacteria . .
. This can lead to the spread of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI’s). This is why it’s important to shower before
entering a pool. . . the preemptive shower is much easier and more effective
when done naked. And any bacteria, fecal
matter, sweat, germs, etc., that get trapped in suits could be avoided
altogether if everyone swam nude. . . . The cleanest pools in America can probably
be found at nudist resorts. No one is
bringing in impurities from their clothing, and resort pools often have
multiple signs instructing people to shower before entering. And if you don’t, a club member is likely to
remind you because they want a clean pool.” – Felicity Jones, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/why-bathing-suits-are-pointless-and-unhealthy/
“Socializing in nudist situations . . . is a 'powerful'
experience.” – Creative, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=2925&idt=14836&page=5
“Should you have the right to wander nude at home, or
should you cover up? To me the answer
seems obvious - of course you should feel free to go au naturel in your own
home. I mean, does this concept even
need defending? . . . we all deserve to hang out naked in our own homes
whenever we want to. . . the idea of protecting others from the sight of a
human body is a little sad. What's so
horrifying about our bodies, really?
It's just skin and hair, geez.” – Adriana Velez, http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/164569/7_reasons_why_you_deserve
“I just did a [free]hike last week with a new friend
from TN. I usually carry a pair of
skimpy nylon shorts (with sides slit up to waist band and liner removed) under
my hat. I am most comfortable in only my
skin. I really only worry about meeting
up with a family with children. Most
hikers may think you're weird but don't make much of your nudity. I was hiking up a slippery trail and watching
my step when I came suddenly eye to eye with two dogs! I look up and find that I almost ran into
them and their owner at the other end of their leashes. I petted the two dogs and chatted a moment
with the owner then continued on my way.
He and I were cool with it. I think
it rattled my friend. He jumped into his
shorts.” – Lilstones, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=57646&page=2
“My first experience may be a bit different as
compared to some other folks. My parents
were nudist. I suspect, given the time
frame, I was about two years old when I had my first memory of going to a
‘nudist camp.’ It was somewhere in the
Bay Area in California. My next memory
comes from sometime after we moved to Ohio (about 1954). We then moved to Louisiana where there we no
resorts or camps within a reasonable driving distance from our home. We did vacation at a couple of places in
Florida and Texas from about 1956 to 1964.
My parents rarely bothered to get dressed around the house and my mother
spent a least a couple of hours a day, during good weather, sun bathing in our
very large backyard. I have been married
a bit more often that I would have liked, but all of my wives have become
nudist or at least participated in my nudist activities. I am an academic and one of my research areas
has involved research on the effects of a nudist life style on children
(positive outcomes), and legal issues relative to use of public areas by nudist
(testified in various legal actions). I
think that one of the most positive outcomes of my life long experience as a
naturist is that I am very comfortable with all sorts and kinds of people. I have learned for the most part to simply
take folks as they come and they do come in all shapes and sizes. So . . . my first experience was atypical,
but now 60 years later I am still at it.” - Larry G., Yuma, Arizona, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=95
Sunday, January 29, 2017
QUOTES
1/29/2017
“Nudism and naturism is all about personal space. . .
Most people wouldn’t believe nudist clubs and resorts are places they could go
to get away from being hit on, oogled, and leered at. But it is. . . Giving people their space is a
core tenet of what nudism and naturism is all about. Nudists and naturists believe people have a
right to themselves. They shouldn’t be
made to feel self-conscious of who they are.
No one should ever feel awkward about their body. If anything, we should become proud of who we
are as we grow. That’s why naturists and
nudists make spaces where everyone can feel safe to be themselves. Those who violate this trust and goal are quickly
removed.” - http://thenakedtao.tumblr.com/post/131506916762/personal-space-nudism-and-naturism-is-all-about
“Taking a nude cruise or boat trip is another one of
the most interesting things to do naked . . . [They] allow you to visit
different parts of the world with the liberation of having your clothes off. .
. to expose your body in a carefree environment, where you can enjoy the feel
of the sun or sea breeze on your skin. Nude
boat trips also have the advantage of saving you from the hassles of too much
packing, and doing laundry while on the trip.” - http://blog.vritomartis.com/top-18-things-to-do-naked/
“For me naturism and nature are linked and cannot be
separated . . .” – nakednaturalist, http://www.naturist-corner.net/community/index.php?topic=21905.0;topicseen
“My wife and I
visit a local nudist camp several times each summer. It’s a great getaway from our kids and jobs
where we can enjoy time together to sit by the pool, swim and enjoy a picnic
lunch together. As much as we’d like to
go to some super, all-inclusive in Mexico or the Caribbean, we simply don’t
have the time or money. Our trips to the
nudist camp are special because it’s only 30 minutes away and it’s just us.” - https://ourclothingoptionaltrips.wordpress.com/2014/08/22/grin-and-bear-it-your-first-trip-to-a-nudist-camp/
“It takes confidence to undress completely and know
that people will see you without the shield of your clothes.” - https://nuetheureux.wordpress.com/2015/01/24/10-reasons-why-i-am-a-nudist/
“Financial Liberation.
Clothes are a huge money and time-suck with shopping, laundry, closets,
dressers, and gazillions of hours wasted wondering what so-and-so looks like
with their garments removed. . .our carbon footprint would shrink like a wool
sweater if fabric was no longer manufactured.” – Hank Pellissier, http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/pellissier20120314
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Friday, January 27, 2017
QUOTES
1/27/2017
“Usually my wife is a bit more cautious when it comes
to baring all on the highway, but one day the weather was so perfect that we
rolled down the windows, opened the sun roof, and actually kept the speedometer
at 55 mph. The call of sun and sky must
have been too strong because she adjusted the seat to lay nearly flat and let
the sunbeams fall on her naked chest and torso.
Truthfully it was kinda difficult to focus all my attention on the
road!” – Bare Platypus, http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2012/04/motoring-naked-tales-from-road.html?spref=tw
“Yep. Naked again - I got to meet a female friend at
the club yesterday. To be honest, I’ve
wanted to see her naked since I found out she was a nudist. She’s got a gorgeous body. Well, once she got undressed, it was
over. Okay, she’s nude. Then, that was it. The rest of our naked day was just a normal
conversation between two friends. Nudity
is so dull, isn’t it?” - http://arizonavichi.tumblr.com/post/148935607353/yep-naked-again
“Since I was very young, I have loved standing in
front of the mirror striking poses, admiring my movements and body
contours. When I was a child, I lived in
Tsuen Wan and I ran around naked with no problem. But I couldn’t do it after I grew up. I wondered how I could be naked in public
legally. Then I had the idea of serving
as a naked human model. I went to
painting exhibitions and approached painters in cocktail gatherings and
recommended myself . . . There were only foreign nudist models then. The painters were surprised that an Asian
would recommend himself.” - Cheung Min-yau, http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1997631/bare-us-hong-kongs-nudists-struggle-acceptance
“. . . clothing conflicts with our experience of
nature. . . [It is] an anchor of civilization . . . [that] has come with us
into the wild. . . It allows the wearer to separate himself from the natural
state of wilderness. What makes
wilderness natural is the fact that you are immersed in the natural world. Once you put clothing on in a deep woods
spot, you aren't part of the wilderness anymore, you are in direct touch with
civilization. You are wearing a mask
that protects you not just physically, but also mentally from the wilderness. Hence, through your actions you have broken
the idea of wilderness and cannot experience it directly. It's as though you're sitting in a car,
eating a burger, and drinking a coke while parked at a scenic overlook and
looking out the window at the scenery." - Shane - http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/hiking/sections/naked/bodymind.htm
“I do love being nude in public as it gives me the
opportunity to be confronted by onlookers, and to answer questions.” - https://twitter.com/DicJane_/status/741792697007013889
Thursday, January 26, 2017
QUOTES
1/26/2017
“We are all naked.
Well, at least we all start out that way. Most of us spend our childhood, fighting the
best efforts of our parents, to maintain that state. And in many cultures, people remain uncovered
when living in climates where clothing is more of a hindrance than a
luxury. But somewhere along the way,
that changes. Whether it is a question
of societal norms, body insecurity or simple modesty; living sans clothing, for
most, is not optional. But not everyone
is living by those standards.” - http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2015/08/10/swimming-nude-blue-moon/31418849/
“Nu View by NuDance crew” (Video) - https://vimeo.com/152935166
“. . . Nudity is normal; society has made it
‘a-normal’. Society has created body
shaming and the pursuit of body perfection.
The human body is beautiful; everybody is different. We learn that what matters is the soul not
the body by itself.” - Nuetheureux, https://nuetheureux.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/nudity-should-be-normal/
“Religious anti-nudity biases no longer have a place
in modern society.” - https://rfgjga1992.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/lets-do-all-this-to-promote-nudism/
“For sun block, I wear a grey long sleeve T-shirt . .
. but the ventilation does help immensely. The type of fabric, how it breathes,
and the looseness seem key here. I like
Hawaii shirts best, they are light and loose, they sweat a bit, but the air
flow through the moist air has a cooling effect, if I'm just out in the sun's
heat, but when the sun goes down and it drops 20F or 30F, the t-shirt is warmer
and the better all-around configuration. . . an all over tan butt naked is by
far the most efficient outfit available.
Nothing touches it. A skirt needs
to breathe and it needs to be minimal short for better effect, ask any sundress
girl.” - http://freerangenaturism.com/forum/index.php?topic=6.105;topicseen
“One of my co-workers knows of my naturist ways. I told him about the party I went to and
everyone was nude there...he was shocked that anyone could be so casual and
accepting of their bodies. I told him
we're all the same, what difference does clothing really make. Ours is a difficult concept for people to understand.”
– David Lewis, http://www.naktiv.net/blog/1039/too-happy-to-be-naked/
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
QUOTES
1/25/2017
“I have been a nudist for years, and weather
permitting, when its warm weather, I enjoy driving COMPLETELY naked - not even
any shoes on. I am a long distance truck
driver, and I often get the opportunity to see others driving in various states
of dress, or undress . . . driving topless, bottomless, and of course
COMPLETELY NUDE! If you have often
wondered what it would be like, try it at night, when it is rather difficult
for anyone to see you are naked, then after you feel more comfortable driving
naked at night, do it in the daytime too.
I, of course, keep a small hand towel on the seat beside of me, to cover
up, when I need to, and a pair of shorts to slip on such as when passing a
school bus full of kids, or a church van, or any other circumstance, where
nudity would be considered LEWD - I'm NOT into flashing children, nor do I try
to flash everyone, I just enjoy the feeling and freedoms of driving naked. Everyone should try it, and most likely you
would enjoy it, and do it more often. . . next time you see a big truck, and
the driver isn't wearing a shirt, he MIGHT be driving naked, as I have seen
lots of others in big trucks driving naked over the years. Get out and ENJOY driving NAKED!” –
Nudeisnotlewd
“Nudism celebrates the beauty of the human body. It is our profound Christian belief that God has created us as we are, and that our human bodies, as they are, should be enjoyed and taken care of as God’s precious gifts. Nudism also celebrates our human freedom. Discarding clothes is highly symbolic of liberating oneself from conventions, unwarranted restraints and anxieties. For a good Catholic nothing is more natural than being a good naturist.” - http://www.thebodyissacred.org/body-naturism-nudism-catholic/
“Our last trip to Myrtle Beach on the motor home I
decided to drive home nude. Just feels
different to be nude when you are driving” – Intimidator, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=2361&idt=88932&vpage=1
“Skinny dipping with friends was one of the most
exhilarating experiences of my life. . . Social media and the internet can’t
truly convey the feeling of freedom and joy of randomly deciding to swim nude
with a group of friends. It is still
something that just needs to be experienced. . . I was hanging out with
friends. At one point, someone randomly
mentioned wanting to go swimming. . . Once we snuck into the pool area, we all
quickly got naked and jumped in. From
that point on . . . [It was] Lots of fun, splashing around, laughing and
horseplay ensued. We started getting
worried that someone would may check in so we only stayed for about an
hour. For me, the whole experience
brought a wealth of body positivity to my life.
It was relieving to see other people in the nude since it made me
realize that my body was not much different from theirs. . . Initially I was
concerned that being nude around my friends would create some kind of sexual
tension between us. I think we tend to
associate nudity with sex because we live in such a repressed society. But that was not something that resulted from
this liberating experience. This
experience taught me to not fear being nude around people I am comfortable
with. Being nude with my friends whom I
trust felt natural, noninvasive, accepting of me and my body and
non-judgmental. Skinny dipping is
definitely an experience that helped me grow.
It is also something that I would gladly do again if the opportunity
arose.” - https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/body-positivity-and-skinny-dipping-with-friends/
“People talk about the whole aspect of nudity . . .
That goes away really quick.” - Shaun O’Steen, http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/11/business/media/on-the-job-blurring-the-private-parts-in-naked-and-afraid.html?_r=0
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
QUOTES
1/24/2017
“Whether wild donkeys or
owls or deer or coyotes or quail or lizards or snakes or insects, I've loved
observing animals and nature while freehiking. It's part of what makes freehiking so very
enjoyable.” – Ken Freehiker
“Gardening is one of the most popular
outdoor hobbies worldwide. Doing it in
the nude adds a pleasure almost indescribable.
When you are in the garden with a gentle breeze and the kiss of the sun
on your skin a connection with nature is inevitable.” - Katie Rain
“I had seen on a map where a
small river rumored to have lots of rainbow trout went down in a very deep,
wooded canyon about 30 miles east of us.
One weekend we . . . Drove out to where . . . we would find an old road
down into the canyon. . . When we could drive no further, we strapped on all
our stuff - clothed mind you - and followed the ‘road’ down toward the river
bottom as it became less and less of a path, with more and more brush, uglier
thorns with every step . . . we finally popped out at the base of the
canyon. This was an almost inaccessible
area; no chance of anyone being around at all.
Almost instinctively, in our hot, sweaty, scratched-up, worn-out condition
we spontaneously stripped off our clothes and jumped in the river. Wow, what a feeling! We took our fishing rods and hiked our way
naked probably one mile down river and then back up. We drank beer and talked until the million
stars were visible overhead; slept well, got up and hiked out the next
morning. Caught a few fish, saw no other
people, had a grand time. I was hooked
(little fishing humor) on being naked outdoors.” - Daveco
“I offered to do an errand
for a friend the other day since I have the 4wd and the road that needed to be
traveled on was still snow covered. I
was wearing my usual, boots, wool sox and Carheart coveralls. . . I had to pass
the area where I took my New Year’s Day hike a few years ago and to my surprise
someone had cleared the parking spaces.
So since I was naked under my coveralls I stripped them off in the truck
and headed into the pines. The sun was
so warm on the skin now I know why our ancestors worshiped it as a god. There was just enough wind to blow some snow
around and tingle the skin slightly. It
was only a short fifteen to twenty-minute trek but it made all the difference
in my demeanor.” – NudeWalker
"I worked from home today. Did my work on the patio under the gazebo,
nude the whole time. I'm probably
clothed at home less than an hour a week and that includes waiting for my Sweetheart
to get ready. I don't get dressed until
she says ‘let's go.’ I know I still have
10 minutes! . . . About the only time I'm clothed at home is when I'm about to
walk out the door to go someplace! My
Sweetheart and I love being clothes free.
We purchased a double chaise lounge for the patio and a gazebo to shield
from the neighbors second story windows.
We can pull the lounge partially out from the gazebo in the mornings to
get some sun without exposing ourselves to the neighbors. (I don't really care but trying not to offend
anyone and be a good neighbor). Enjoying
coffee and talking to each other like this in the mornings is about the best
way to start a day I can think of. I
generally take the trash out, do light yard work and clean up after the dog in
the nude. Don't know if I've been
spotted but haven't had any complaints either.” – Greg
Monday, January 23, 2017
QUOTES
1/23/2017
“. . . when was it in history that women’s breasts
became sexualized? Where did it horribly
go wrong? After all, cave women did not
cover their breasts. Ancient Greek
statues depict women’s breasts. We feed
our babies from our breasts. . . Yet my breasts, which provided nutrients for
my child, are — in a way — dangerous to my safety, if exposed completely as I
walked down the street.” – Koraly Dimitradis, http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/rendezview/why-cant-women-take-their-tops-off-in-public/story-fnpug1jf-1227615034240
“. . . displaying Truth unclad is also nostalgic,
reminding of humanity’s state of naked innocence before our disastrous Fall
away from truth. A heretical dualism
which exalts the spiritual and discounts the material automatically overlooks
the way our ‘naked and ashamed’ first parents bodily imaged the mutual openness
within the Trinity. Perhaps part of the
‘very good’ in God’s evaluation of our original nudity was how it socially
reflected the absolute frankness shared among the Eternal Society of
Three. But God’s command to ‘be fruitful
and multiply, and fill the earth,’ definitely shows his desire to broadcast
throughout creation this divine self-portrait in his naked image-bearers. As nakedness manifests truth, so hiding
identifies falsehood. In Genesis 3,
after ‘the eyes of both of them were open’ to decide ‘good and evil’ on their
own, God implies that satanic deception led our first parents to doubt the true
‘good’ of their unadorned bodies (i.e., ‘Who told you that you were
naked?’). God’s rhetorical question
comes after the fallen sin-nature attempted to hide the true and natural human
appearance under fabricated ‘girdles.’
This original cover-up imaged not the Creator, but humanity’s deceiver.”
- Rev. David L. Hatton, The Naked Truth Naturists, vol. 16, No. 11
“It’s nice to have something consistent to fall back
on: you get home, the clothes come off, whatever was stressful that day is left
behind with them . . . It helps to give me a safe psychological space where I
know that everything important is, in the end, going to be all right.” – Matt, http://mic.com/articles/124242/6-reasons-you-love-being-naked-from-the-people-who-do-it-24-7
“Today, there are about 600,000 Germans registered
in more than 300 private nudist/FKK clubs and a further 14 affiliated clubs in
Austria. Members visit these clubs to
sunbathe nude or indulge in a spot of nacktjoggen or nacktwandern — naked
jogging or rambling through the countryside wearing only backpacks, boots or
running shoes.” – GANTDaily, http://gantdaily.com/2015/05/06/naked-people-all-around-how-to-be-nude-in-germany/
“. . . regular and controlled nude
sunbathing enhances resistance to disease, provides more effective and natural
vitamin D and calcium balance, reduces the effect of stress, decreases blood
pressure, decreases resting heart rate, decreases blood cholesterol, decreases
excessive blood sugar, increases muscular strength and endurance, improves many
skin diseases such as psoriasis, reduces depression, reduces risk of internal
cancer as well as heart and blood vessel disease. . . If the thought comes to
mind that NEARLY nude would pretty much accomplish the same thing, remember
that there are important reasons to particularly expose the very body parts that
‘modesty’ might want covered. It is
precisely the skin of the genitalia, buttocks, perianal areas and breasts which
benefits most from the drying and cooling effect of free air flow as well as
the drying antimicrobial and other desirable attributes of sunlight itself. Logically if any parts should be covered at
all it would make more sense to cover the face and hands since the skin of
these parts is already liable to more than its share of sunlight, etc. by
ordinary daily activities in the clothed state. TOTALLY nude at appropriate times is really
the only way the full benefits can be obtained.” - Dr. Conrad Manning, MD
Sunday, January 22, 2017
QUOTES
1/22/2017
“The first time I was nude with other people was at
Avatan in Minnesota. It was early May
when I checked in. I was given a tour of
the whole resort (clothed), and met a few regular members. I was given all the rules, which seem to be
mostly normal for meeting and visiting with people. When I got back to my car I was on my
own. I got undressed and started to walk
along the road. I felt like everyone
would be looking and thinking that must be a new guy, and I almost felt out of
place. The first people I met while nude
was a couple. They greeted me and we chatted
for a bit. I was not nervous at
all. They reacted as if they had known
me for a long time. I thought I might
get an erection because the only time being nude around anyone was for
sex. But I didn't; it was just so
different than that. Tt truly is just
like meeting people with clothes on. It
is an amazing feeling walking in the sun and trees nude. I love it.
I went with this couple to the hot tub, the pool was not open yet. It felt great to feel the water over all of
my body. It is so different than with a
suit on. We had a nice chat and they
invited me to have lunch at their cabin.
I really enjoyed being there for the day. I would love to spend a few days there soon,
to be nude for several days. When it was
time to leave, I felt let down that I had to put clothes on, and it felt
different with them on.” – Paul, Fargo, North Dakota, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=85
“Any kind of recreation can be enhanced with the
removal of clothes! I have a mate . . .
who only enjoys playing Guitar Hero if he is naked. Says it makes him feel like he's in the Red
Hot Chili Peppers!” - Bare-Belly, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=6&page=2
“It was a nice spring day here in Las Vegas, as my
bride and I were packing up the truck to head back home from Sun Rancho Nudist
resort just over 55 miles south of town.
It was the end of a wonderful nude weekend at the resort with friends,
games, Bar B Q and completely relaxing.
As we finished packing up, I suggested to my wife we should extend our
nude time until we get home, which required us to stay al natural for the 50+
mile trip, she agreed so we headed home without a stitch on. . . we did not
encounter any problems of any kind, and the fellow drivers didn't have a clue
we were naked as we drove down the freeway. . . we at that time lived in an
apartment complex on Tropicana just east of Las Vegas Blvd. As we pulled in the car port area . . . the
apartment manager was in the parking area . . . approached the driver’s side
and struck up a conversation with me. . . I slipped a towel over my lap and my
wife quickly put on a t-shirt. It seemed
the little chat lasted forever . . . the manager walked away and we both
breathed a sigh of relief. The manager
was never wiser, and we got away with being naked for just a few minutes
longer.” – Hornmeister, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=860&page=1
“Does it harm children to see naked adults walking,
swimming, or sunbathing? For years,
naturists have been alert to studies of the effects on children of involvement
in naturism or being brought up with an open attitude to nakedness. There is no evidence that the sight of the
naked human adult is likely to cause children harm. Studies show that the experience is either
benign or positive. Children are not
born believing certain parts of their bodies are dirty, or offensive. They have to be taught that by adults who do
it because of their own insecurities or simply to conform to social mores. . .
If children are raised believing their genitals should always be hidden, or are
offensive, then this creates a recipe for great anguish as they go through
their teenage years with its physical, mental, and hormonal changes. Not only are many children shielded from the sight
of naked bodies but because of their own upbringings and beliefs their parents
are not able to talk about essential body/mental health issues. The conflict created between these erroneous
beliefs and inner physical forces can create lifetime psychoses in some
people. Also not being familiar with the
normal human body and its attributes can lead to other social problems. Studies have shown that children growing up
in societies with an open healthy attitude to naked bodies have lower rates of
teen pregnancies and sexual diseases.
The phrase ‘Prudery is child abuse with good intentions’ is correct.” -
Kevin Sampson, http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10783971
“ONE of the great pleasures in life is being able to
swim without a costume.” – Felix Mrris, http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14141728._Everyone_we_meet_in_our_lives_came_into_this_world_without_clothes_on_/
Saturday, January 21, 2017
QUOTES
1/21/2017
“My happiest times as a naturist are when I am
strolling along a clothing-optional beach or sitting/lying by the lake outside
my home, feeling the sun’s rays and the summer breeze caress my body. It’s all so very natural. It’s all so divine. I look out at the lake, the view you see
above, and the words ‘houses of the holy’ come to mind. Yes, it is indeed ‘God’s country,’ more
magnificent than any shrine man can create.
In places and times like these, clothes are an aberration, a blasphemy
in the presence of pure Mother Nature.” – Jillian Page, http://jillianpage.com/2016/01/02/nudismnaturism-by-the-water/
“I was raised as a Naturist . . . I use the word
Naturist and not Nudist . . . [because to me there is a] difference, even if .
. . many use the two terms [interchangeably] . . . I was raised to consider
myself as a part of the total environment that surrounds us and to be a part of
that environment, in thought, and action. . . I have found that the lifestyle I
live has been one with very little stress, certainly no body image problems,
and one that I personally have found rewarding and peaceful.” – NudeWombat, http://www.nudistclubhouse.com/journal_display.php?journal=1551
“. . . the predominant issue the community membership
needs to address is apathy. . . Social nudity is too often considered to be
merely a ‘pleasant way to spend the afternoon at the beach’ instead of an
activity worth engaging in regularly and promoting to others. . . Nude use has
been banned in the past decade at a number of beaches that had allowed the use
for many years, because naturist users weren’t sufficiently motivated to
sustain a beach users’ organization that could implement effective ways to stop
unwanted non-naturist behavior. . . Apathy is obviously bad, because it deters
people who enjoy social nudity from doing much of anything to engage in it or
promote it. . . Naturists who are less apathetic and more enthusiastic will
contribute more time, effort, and resources to building stronger, more
effective organizations to defend and promote social nudity to the rest of
society.” – https://naturistphilosopher.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/naturisms-apathy-problem/
“I've just been hiking naked in the Austrian Alps with
NEWT. Some days there would be a dozen
of us some days 20. I'm not a fast
walker so I was often near the back.
Couples coming the other way would see us as a big bunch or, if we were
spread out, would come across one nude after another. By the time they got to me they mostly had a
smile on their faces, especially the women.
Some would stop and chat. Some
were told that the tax man had taken all our clothes. Some even asked to take our group photo.” –
Ollygrumps, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=57646&page=4
Friday, January 20, 2017
QUOTES
1/20/2017
“Naturism is an attitude. You don’t have to spend every hour you can do
naked. Being a naturist is about how you
think and feel about being naked. . . [That’s] what separates a naturist from a
simple naked person.” - Wolf, http://thenakedtao.tumblr.com/post/118202235152/a-naturist-whats-this
“I will bare my dimpled ass to prove that the body is
just flesh, bone, fat. I will show you
my body so that you might see a body that looks like yours. I'm here, naked, for the fat girls who think
they are ‘too fat,’ the thin girls who think they are ‘too fat,’ the guys who
think they need a six-pack, and the teenagers who loathe their thighs. I'm here for myself, too; loving this body is
a journey, not a destination.” – Joni Edelman, http://www.ravishly.com/2016/04/22/i-got-naked-camera-because-fat-bodies-need-be-seen
“We have a rather private home site. Around the pool enclosure when it was first
built, the area was full of weeds and invasive plants. I spent several hours over several days
digging up the weeds and laying down weed barrier so mulch could be put in
place. Wearing only shoes, socks, and
gloves (and bug spray), it was a great way to accomplish this tiring task. Such yard work wearing clothes is somewhat
silly since the clothes get sweaty and dirty.
Much easier just to wash the body rather than the body AND the
clothes. Looking forward for things to
warm up here in the mid-west so that I can do this again, since this is a task
that comes up every spring and summer.” – Ooigor, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=94687&page=1
“Being comfortable naked is all about achieving a
mental belief that nudity is your ‘default’ state of being. . . after bathing
or taking a shower, we are clean and refreshed, and it feels good. After eating a little bit, we have been fed
and the hunger pangs fade away temporarily, and it feels good. After getting a haircut or styling, our hair
feels lighter, cleaner and looks better, which feels good! Brushing our teeth usually feels good
afterwards, that is a simple thing and really it can be so simple that many
people never bother to give it a second thought. . . believing comfort is
possible is where a person needs to be mentally in order to be comfortable
naked in front of anyone, whether that person is a spouse, lover, family
member, friend or even a relative stranger in an art class. If you can allow yourself TO believe and have
confidence IN that belief, then the actual confidence will work its way to the
surface of your life, gradually.” - centauri4-naturism,
https://lookingatbothsidesnow.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/naturism-as-a-way-of-living-getting-comfortable-being-seen-naked-a-simple/
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
QUOTES
1/18/2017
“In a secular society, does anyone have the right to
tell someone else that certain parts of other people’s bodies offend them and
must be covered? The human body is
decent and wholesome. If a person has
some hang up about it, that is their issue, not mine. I hope they find help for it, but - not my
issue. I’m tired of living my life so
that others won’t be offended by the sight of my unclothed human body. I’m getting too old to cater to others’
capricious whims or to subject myself to centuries’ old morality laws that have
been left unexamined and unchanged.
Please - be offended by cruelty, by violence, by hatefulness. Offended by human anatomy? I’ve stopped caring. Life is fleeting. There are no second chances on getting life right. I’m doing this on MY terms now. And, yes, that means, by and large, I’m doing
it naked.” - http://outgoingnudist.tumblr.com/post/140927720922/we-have-a-right-to-be-human-even-nakedly-so
“La Sablière, au sud de l’Ardèche” (Video) - http://www.naturisme-tv.com/video/location-naturiste-a-la-sabliere/
“Acceptance in ourselves, and each other, is
empowering. There’s something wildly
refreshing in the authenticity of diversity.
Too often we’re bombarded by the fake sameness that’s portrayed all over
the media. There’s no truth or honesty
in it. And it gets boring—fast. . .
Variety is the spice of life.” - Laura Van Antwerp, http://www.thetahoejournal.com/adventure/nude-beach/
“Many foreign cultures frown on public nudity. That’s their problem. We can’t force nudity on everyone. We can, however, decide for ourselves what
kind of nation we wish to be. Our
message would be clear: If you value modesty over life itself, America isn’t
for you. . . once nudity was established as the law of the land, much of the
world would follow our lead.” – Jeff Kramer, http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/cant-pack-heat-in-a-bare-market/
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
QUOTES
1/17/2017
“Norwegian youth are seeing more porn than ever. At the same time, they are so shy that they
don’t dare shower naked after gym class at school. 70 percent of all middle schools in Norway
report that students shower in boxer shorts. . . young girls know everything
about anal sex, but have never seen their classmates naked. We have created a debate which was
unthinkable a few years ago: Is it a violation of human rights that students
don’t get to shower alone? . . . It has to do with poor self-perception that
actually makes many people psychologically ill. . . Use of doping substances
and growth hormones is on the rise – not to improve performance in sports, but
to obtain the ideal body. A body that
isn’t just thin, but also muscular. . . Researchers note the correlation
between poor body image and dependency issues such as drug use or eating
disorders. It’s a paradox that we see
more nudity in media and advertising while at the same time young people don’t
dare shower naked . . . But – is it a paradox, or a correlation? If the model for what the body should be
comes from porn and advertising, it’s natural that many people will feel bad
about their bodies.” - Lars Egeland, https://youngnaturistsamerica.com/natural-nudity-lars-egeland-naturist/
“Good friends spend time together. Great friends spend time together nude.” - http://heartlandnaturists.tumblr.com/post/145778708956/good-friends-spend-time-together-great-friends
“Now
as for YMCAs and nude swimming. If one
researches this Nation's newspapers, one will find that when YMCAs ran ads for
learn-to-swim, it was stated in both the display ad and in the reporter's
commentary that boys swam nude and only needed to bring a towel. In a few cases, the boys were photographed
swimming nude and the photographs published in the town newspaper. It was a socially expected practice since
they were men and boys and had nothing to be ashamed of.” – Jumper Swim, https://sites.google.com/site/historicarchives4maleswimming/home/archives---mid-20th-century-to-current/stories/jumper-swim
“There's nothing disturbing about nudity itself, just
the meaning that people ascribe to it.
Yet when nudity isn't being used as sexual semaphore, it's presented as
something grotesque, to frighten the observer and make the subject a symbol of
ridicule. . . We may be regularly exposed to representations of naked flesh but
we only ever see gods and monsters.” - Daisy
Buchanan, http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/07/naked-rambler-public-nudity-stephen-gough?CMP=share_btn_gp
“Do something to legalize public nudity.” - https://rfgjga1992.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/lets-do-all-this-to-promote-nudism/
Sunday, January 15, 2017
QUOTES
1/15/2017
“My husband and I are of similar opinions, swimming
nude is one of the best feelings, and when you come out of the water you are
not sitting around in a wet cold swimsuit, you just dry off naturally. You certainly have more freedom, and like the
days of the original Olympics swimming nude was the only way to go. Bet if they brought back nude swimming in the
Olympics, they would get much better ratings.” – Princedale, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=16710&page=3
“Since I am a nudist, hiking naked is as natural as
taking a shower naked. You do not get
dressed to take a shower, so why getting dressed to hike? . . . hiking naked is
comfortable. . . Feeling the air on your whole body is just great. . . When I
am naked, I do not get soaked with sweat, it just goes down on my body, drips
and evaporates. A very pleasant feeling
too. . . I have yet to meet not cool naked hikers. . . If you arrive to a lake,
a pond, a river, no questions, you can go.
Whereas your non-nudist friends should have carried their bathing suit
and will have to carry it wet. . . I feel good naked. Enjoy hiking, stay naked!” - https://nuetheureux.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/10-good-reasons-to-hike-naked/
“I’ve come to the conclusion that people choose the
nudist lifestyle because of the freedom that it offers. The freedom that nudism offers is, at first
glance, just from clothes. . . But nudism offers people other kinds of freedom
. . . A freedom from shame: From what
others have said . . . shame doesn’t last long when you’re around others who
are naked, too. After a while, the fact
that everyone is naked is no big deal.
For example: At a nudist resort, you drink wine, play sports, swim, get
a tan, go out for dinner. Just like you
would vacationing anywhere else. Only
you do it naked.” - https://timothyach.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/why-be-naked-nudism-and-the-edenic-call/
“. . . try and make nudity something which is
normalized for you. Unless you were
brought up naturist, you have probably always been encouraged to associate
nudity with either sex or cleanliness.
Being a naturist is about recognizing that being naked can also just be
an enjoyable, life-affirming state by itself and that clothes aren’t an
essential part of everyday life. If you
sit and play videogames nude, or do your chores nude, or whatever, you may well
quickly find that you prefer it that way.” - https://getnakedgetawesome.wordpress.com/2013/08/10/how-to-be-a-naturist/
Saturday, January 14, 2017
QUOTES
1/14/2017
“If American Men didn't push the envelope at public
beaches going topless back in the early 1900's risking arrest by the law, Men
would never have won the right to bear their chests in public. Now Women today are fighting for that same
right. As Nudists we cannot risk hiding
in the shadows simply because we scared of offending people, especially when we
are in our own home or outside where we are so far away from public view such
as a Nude Beach or our own private backyard.
Nudity will never be publicly accepted if we hide ourselves. We need to educate the world about the
wholesomeness of nude living and part of that process is being a true witness
to our own beliefs by living naked and unashamed before others.” – Creative, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=2925&idt=15112&vpage=1
“I’m naked, and I’m happy. If you don’t like it, that’s your problem.” -
http://nudetaz.tumblr.com/post/138275384351?is_related_post=1
“There needs to be more inclusion in the nudist
community as long as everyone treats each other with respect that’s all that
should matter. I would love to find more
nudist friends to have dinner parties or pool parties with . . . I even like
the idea of nude driving though for women especially ones like me with large
breasts I can see the many obstacles. I
love my life and the freedom of being nude I just want more opportunities to
express that side of me.” – Nekidgamer, http://clothesfreelife.com/2016/01/17/nudist-options/
“We . . . were looking for someplace close to try out
the new RV. A Web search of nearby RV
resorts located very few places to go that were reasonably close. I found Lilly Valley in Fort Erie, Canada and
thought it looked interesting. When my
wife came home and asked if I found someplace I told her there were a few that
were more than 100 miles away, but there was a ‘nuddie’ resort just across the
Peace Bridge. I was astounded when her
only reply was ‘OK.’ I called and made
reservations and we were on the way.
About 45 minutes later we were there.
Lilly Valley has a small gate and several nude males met me there and
helped direct me on which way to turn to get in. . . As I started to get out of
the truck to set up my wife said, ‘What if I can't do this?’ My reply was it takes 15 minutes to set up,
and another 15 minutes to take it down.
If you don't like it we will leave.
That seemed reasonable to her so we unhooked the RV. Inside 15 minutes we had met a Postal Worker
and his wife, a family with two kids, the owner, and several other people. No one paid any attention to any parts except
for the parts of the RV. We have been
nudists since then. . . Now all of our trips are built around going from one
nudist resort to another.” - Chales L, Buffalo, New York, http://aanr.com/first-time-nudist-experience&page=95
“I especially enjoy a leisurely [free]hike through the
woods. It's amazing how much more you
feel: The wind caressing your body, the temperature change as you move from sun
to shade. People that misconceive nudity
as a sexual thing have got it wrong.
It's sensual. Big difference! I also agree that swimming nude is second to
none and definitely how it was meant to be.” – Massjo, https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=6&page=9
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